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Fractal, Kilt Protocol and Polkadex Collaborate to Provide Decentralized Kyc Solution for Exchange

Berlin, Germany and Tallinn, Estonia, Jan 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Fractal, KILT Protocol and Polkadex today announced a partnership to create a decentralized KYC system for exchange customers. Polkadex and Fractal will use the KILT Protocol as the underlying infrastructure for managing the KYC credentials required by Polkadex, to simplify and streamline the onboarding experience.KILT Protocol will integrate Fractal's user-centric KYC/AML platform, which is built for compliance with global, regulated industries. BOTLabs GmbH (the company behind KILT Protocol) will provide a wallet as a browser extension for customers to hold their credentials, and make the wallet available to Polkadex for verification. Fractal and Polkadex will integrate KILT's SDK to build out the platform.The onboarding flow will be as follows:- Fractal will automatically issue KILT-Credentials to Fractal's current user base of 140,000 users who have previously KYC'd - Polkadex will ask new users for credentials- If the user has no credentials, they are directed to download and set up KILT's wallet- If a user is not verified, Fractal guides them through identity verification and attests the KYC credentials whe...

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MHI Invests in Infinium, an Electrofuels Solution Provider, to Accelerate Efforts to Decarbonize the Transportation Sector

TOKYO, Jan 27, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Infinium's proprietary technology enables the production of ElectrofuelsTM, a clean fuel allowing organizations to meet carbon reduction goals faster while accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels. Converting carbon dioxide and renewable power into net-zero carbon fuels, ElectrofuelsTM can be used in todays air, maritime, and surface transportation fleets.MHI Group is committed to strengthening and diversifying its CO2 capture and utilization business this investment in Infinium helps ensure the energy transition's success toward carbon neutrality on a global scale. MHI joins a consortium of investors including Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, Neuman & Esser Investments, and the Grantham Foundation."These investments are critical to making continued progress toward global carbon neutrality goals," said Yoshihiro Shiraiwa, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America. "We are proud to partner and collaborate with this group of industry leaders to build on the progress we have already made toward accelerating the energy transition."Nearly a quarter of global carbon emissions stem from the transportation sector, ...

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MHI-MS Names next-generation deck cranes “S Series”

TOKYO, Jan 27, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The "S Series" is equipped with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) as standard and can record operation time, operation mode, and alarm activation status on a general-purpose memory card (SD card). By checking these records, users can grasp the condition of equipment and perform prompt troubleshooting. The optional upgrade, Data Logging Advanced (DLA) is also available. With additional hydraulic/speed sensors, DLA-equipped cranes enable crews to accurately diagnose the performance of hydraulic equipment themselves."S-Series Connected" is a DLA-equipped S Series model with a remote communication function. MHI-MS has completed its development and applied it to actual bulker ships. The operation data of the deck crane is automatically transferred to the ship bridge by radio communication. This allows the bridge crew to centrally manage the deck crane operating status.With the introduction of this next-generation deck crane, MHI-MS has realized support for maintenance management and troubleshooting by crews themselves. With the S Series, MHI-MS will further promote digitalization and contribute to the reduction of life cycle costs and accident ...

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Hitachi Selected as a constituent of ‘FTSE4Good Index Series’ and ‘FTSE Blossom Japan Index’, World-leading ESG Indexes

TOKYO, Jan 27, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - In recent years, ESG investments have been gaining momentum in the capital market, as companies evaluate and decide on investments from ESG perspectives. The "FTSE4Good Index Series" and the "FTSE Blossom Japan Index" are among the most important criteria used by investors worldwide for corporate ESG activities. The "FTSE Blossom Japan Index" has been adopted as a passive ESG investment management benchmark selected by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest public pension fund.Since its establishment, based on the corporate philosophy of "Contributing to society through the development of superior, original technology and products," Hitachi has demonstrated continued growth alongside the development of society. In the 2021 Mid-term Management Plan announced in May 2019, the company put forward goals for simultaneously increasing three types of value for society and the customers - Social value, Environmental value, and Economic value - as part of efforts to achieve a sustainable world. In this Mid-term Plan, milestones for achieving the long-term environmental goals laid out in "Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050...

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Co2Bitcoin (Co2B) Combatting Global Warming at Coinsbit Exchange

Co2Bitcoin will be available on January 28, 2021 at the www.coinsbit.io exchange. New York, NY - A decentralized group of innovators and visionaries, focused on mitigating the causes and potentially cataclysmic effects of climate change, has introduced a new financial instrument. A cryptocurrency, Co2Bitcoin, available to the public on January 28th, 2021, will help Countries to finance local projects to combat global warming’s negative effects on our environment and inhabitants. Co2Bitcoins have already been used to acquire and protect over 100 million trees in the Brazilian Rainforest, saving them from fires by clearing and maintaining the underbrush and using controlled burns, ensuring that they will be preserved, sequestering critical amounts of Co2 and its brimming habitats, for generations to come. Co2Bit (http://www.co2bit.com/news) has already signed partnerships with the Governments of Madagascar, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Niger, Sudan, Guinea Bissau, Congo Brazzaville, Mali, Comores, Gambia, Guinee, Gabon, Ivory Coast, the Edo Province of Nigeria, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and individually the provinces of Kwango, Maniema, Bas Uele, Kwilu, and...

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Co2Bitcoin(Co2B) 提供应对全球变暖新思路

Co2Bitcoin将于 2021 年 1 月 28 日在 www. coinsbit.io 交易所上市。 纽约 - Co2Bitcoin是一种新的金融工具。该工具由具有创新精神的去中心化团体创立,专注于缓解气候变化带来的不利影响。加密货币Co2Bitcoin将于2021年1月28日向公众开放,将为参与各国提供资金,应对全球变暖问题。Co2Bitcoin已经被用于收购和保护巴西雨林中的1亿多棵树。该项目通过维护灌木、控制山火,从而达到为子孙后代保护巴西雨林的目标。  该 货 币 的 流 动 性 将 受 到 各方面支持,包括投 资 者 对 加 密 货 币和去 中 心 化 金 融 (DeFi)的追捧,以及对'环境、社会和公司治理(ESG)'日益增长的需求。和其他货币一样,Co2Bitcoin 货币取决于其效用,当然还有供求关系来决定其汇率。 Co2Bit (http://www.co2bit.com/news)已经与多个地区的权威机构签订合作协议。Co2Bit (http://www.co2bit.com/news)已经与马达加斯加、冈比亚、津巴布韦、肯尼亚、尼日尔、苏丹、几内亚比绍、刚果布拉柴维尔、马里、科摩罗、冈比亚、吉尼、加蓬、象牙海岸、尼日利亚埃多省、索马里、刚果(金)等国政府签署了合作协议,并分别与宽果省、马尼埃马省、下乌莱省、奎鲁省、赤道省以及黎巴嫩能源保护中心签署了合作协议。预计在2021年2月底前将有30多个国家签署,Co2Bitcoins的目标是在2021年底前与一百多个国家合作。 Co2Bit 有许多优势: - 它是第一个得到许多地区正式支持的加密货币。各权威机构将成为主要的加密货币持有者。这一点让该加密货币更加安全。 - 它有一个公益目标。该项目通过资助旨在减少全球变暖消极影响的项目,达到保护地球的目的。 - 该项目具备'环境、社会和公司治理(ESG)'的愿景,保护公募基金和机构基金的长远利益。 - 该项目将创建一个更有效、流动性更强的碳信用体系。大型碳排放机构除了选择传统的碳信用(carbon credits)交易平台外,还可以购买 Co2Bitcoins。这将对这些大企业维护品牌形象起到正面效果。 过去 4 年,碳信用证(carbon credit certificates)的价格稳步上升。但碳信用(carbon credits)市场仍然是一个专业市场,私人投资者极难进入。基于市场对于碳信用交易增长的需求,Co2Bitcoin 可能会成为一种新的金融工具, 被公司用作自愿碳信用。具体来说, Co2Bitcoin  资产可以在公司的环境年度报告中提及,以提高其 ESG评级。这将最终导致这种加密货币被越来越多地使用,增加其流动性和实用性。对于投机者来说,这种需求...

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Techstars Announces ‘Startup City Acceleration Program’ in Partnership with Japanese Government to Support the Global Expansion of 50 Japan-Based Startups

BOULDER, Colorado, Jan 27, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Techstars, the rapidly-growing global investment and accelerator network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced a new program supporting 50 Japan-based startups in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Japan Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Taking place from February to April, the 10-week "Startup City Acceleration Program" will provide local startup businesses with guidance and hands-on mentorship, while also helping them progress toward overseas expansion by making connections with worldwide investors and business partners."Today's global environment has become a source of demand for new ideas and progress toward innovation across everything from healthcare to climate change, but at the same has restricted the collaboration and resources needed to propel promising innovations toward success," said Maelle Gavet, Techstars chief executive officer. "We're thrilled for the opportunity to support these startup ecosystems and help entrepreneurs make the connections they need to advance their businesses."Techstars has funded more than 2,300 startups including...

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Protect Your Family with the World’s First Intelligent CIO2 Air Purifier

SINGAPORE, Jan 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Mamoru Marketing, the exclusive distributor of Ecom products in Singapore, is introducing a new product to protect our loved ones in 2021. The big brother of the EA Mask, the Ecom Mask 030 Plus Disinfection Air Purifier has 10 unique features that differentiates itself from the competition. It is the world's first professional-grade intelligent CIO2 air purification machine that will eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, smoke, odors, and more, ensuring you and your family will be breathing the best air of their lives.With the largest coverage of 1,000 square feet (the size of a 4 room HDB apartment), the Ecom Mask 030 Plus Disinfection Air Purifier uses 4-in-1 filtration technology, as well as displays that will show you the exact number of days to change the filters. The display will even show you immediately in precise PM2.5 recordings how the air quality has improved. It can even be wall-mounted to save space and is whisper-quiet at 25db.You can bring the Ecom Mask 030 Plus Disinfection Air Purifier home for an introductory price of just $1,280 (usual price $1,800). This also include a free Care Kit from worth $119. Mamoru is implementing a mon...

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Lasting Antiviral Effectiveness against Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) by TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA

Osaka, Japan, Jan 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Takex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture / President and CEO: Kumi Okada), engaged in the research and development of bamboo extract in sanitizer for 34 years since 1987. A lab test was conducted with TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA SANITIZER against Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). Positive result shown 99.99% of the virus inactivation even after 15 days.TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA is a food grade ethanol sanitizer containing Bamboo extract. It provides assurance for users as TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA is Halal certified by JAKIM, Malaysia government certification body which is highly recognized in other countries. TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA is manufactured in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and now on sale in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Product name is MAZTEX CLEAN EXTRA) and Thailand (Product name is TAKETSUYU).Takex pledges to develop products which contribute to the health and safety of users through continuous research and development of bamboo.Summary and result of the evaluation test[Covid-19 virus strain used for the test]SARS-CoV-2 JPN/TY/WK-521 (Provided by National Institute of Infectious Diseases)[Summary of test]- Test center: Japan Textile Products Qual...

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Make the most out of your shopping weekend at Scotts Square to get Chinese New Year-ready

Chinese New Year festivities might be a lot more subdued this year, but there’s no reason why you can’t still treat yourself to your usual pre-CNY ritual: shopping for new clothes, pampering yourself with skin treatments and indulging in good food. After all, embracing the self-confidence and belief that 2021 will be a better year than the last will kick off the new year on a good note. And a little help from beautiful clothes and good food will go a long way to helping you achieve that. As one of the Orchard Road belt’s boutique luxury shopping malls, Scotts Square is home to a well-curated mix of fashion labels, specialty services and dining selections, with the added bonus of a good location that makes it a shopping haven. Looking to get Chinese New Year-ready? One shopping weekend is all you need there, — so you hit all the must-visits and check off that Chinese New Year to-do list at the same time. Friday Night Fun Get a headstart on the shopping weekend by kicking things off on a Friday evening, when your spirits are still high from the end of a work week. Here’s how to make things strategic: PHOTOS: OCD To start off your weekend, go low-key. Update your wardrobe with casual ...

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AppsFlyer Appoints 20-year Technology Veteran as New Vice President for Sales for SEAPAC

SINGAPORE, Jan 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Today, AppsFlyer (https://www.appsflyer.com/), the global attribution, and marketing analytics leader, has appointed Joen van Driel as the company's new Vice President for Sales for Southeast Asia-Pacific (SEAPAC). This appointment builds on AppsFlyer's focus on Southeast Asia, India, Japan, and Korea; a high-growth market altogether with more than 663 million new mobile internet users to be added by 2025, according to a GSMA report (https://www.gsma.com/mobileeconomy/asiapacific/).Joen van DrielWith over twenty years of background in strategic technology sales, Joen brings his extensive experience across sales management, strategy, and business development to AppsFlyer's Southeast Asia-Pacific team. Joen also spent the last 17 years based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines, working in leadership positions at Oracle, Google Cloud, Adobe, and Salesforce.com, with deep experience providing results-driven solutions for these top-notch technology firms.Starting from February and based in AppsFlyer's SEAPAC hub in Bangkok, Joen will play a key role in driving results and a long-term strategy for the company, while focusing on new cust...

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Transport workers in S’pore recognised for kind acts

SINGAPORE - Taxi driver Henry Koh, 44, was returning to his vehicle after getting coffee in West Coast last June when he was approached by a migrant worker who was clearly agitated. The worker said his friend was extremely unwell, pointing to another migrant worker on the other side of the car park who was barely on his feet. The ComfortDelGro cabby soon learnt that the man was suffering from an acute asthma attack. Without hesitation, Mr Koh immediately helped the sick man into his taxi and sped off to the National University Hospital. "I was a bit worried at first because then there was the Covid-19 outbreak in dormitories," the cabby told The Straits Times. "But I quickly put that out of my mind and did the right thing." Mr Koh did not charge for the ride, and made sure the sick man was being treated before leaving the hospital. The cabby was among a record 530 transport service staff who had their kind acts in the past year recognised during the 21st National Kindness Award Transport Gold ceremony at the Land Transport Authority auditorium in Hampshire Road on Wednesday (Jan 27). The award is given to those in the sector who were commended by members of the public for their kin...

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S’pore starts Covid-19 jabs for seniors, with AMK, Tanjong Pagar residents receiving shots

SINGAPORE - Seniors in Ang Mo Kio began receiving Covid-19 jabs at the Ang Mo Kio polyclinic on Wednesday (Jan 27), under a pilot scheme that will eventually be expanded to seniors in other precincts. With appointment letters in hand, they began streaming into the polyclinic from as early as before 9am. This includes retiree Ang Beng Giap, 73, who received the Covid-19 vaccine at around 9.30am. "I wanted to get the jab so that my family members won't have to worry about me getting the virus," he said. The process of booking an appointment was a smooth one, he said. "I received a letter on Monday and went down to the community centre the next day to book a slot. It wasn't much trouble at all," said Mr Ang, who used to run his own business. Seniors in Ang Mo Kio as well as Tanjong Pagar have been invited to get vaccinated under the scheme, and between 5,000 and 10,000 in each of the two towns will receive letters inviting them to book appointments to do so, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said last week. This number may increase or be reduced, depending on the response. The two pilots will help the Ministry of Health (MOH) iron out operational processes before it proceeds to scale up th...

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Singapore rolls out Covid-19 vaccine for seniors: How to get your jab

SINGAPORE - Two community vaccination centres began operations on Wednesday (Jan 27), in the latest phase of Singapore's Covid-19 vaccination drive. The two venues, at Teck Ghee Community Club in Ang Mo Kio and Tanjong Pagar Community Club, will cater to elderly residents aged 70 and above, and can give jabs to 2,000 residents daily. This is how the process works: Step 1: Booking your appointment Elderly residents who require help in booking their appointments can head to the community clubs where volunteers will help them with the process. You must bring along your NRIC. Step 2: Vaccination day Volunteers waiting to receive the Covid-19 vaccine during a trial run at the vaccination centre at Tanjong Pagar Community Club on Jan 26, 2021. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO Head to the venue with your vaccination card and NRIC. After answering a few questions about your medical history, you will be directed to a waiting area. Step 3: At the vaccination booth A medical professional will administer the vaccine. Roll up your sleeve, and after an alcohol swab is rubbed on your arm, you will be given the injection. Step 4: 30-minute observation period You will then proceed to wait in an observation area...

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IMF boosts world growth outlook as vaccines outweigh uncertainty

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for global growth this year, betting the rollout of coronavirus vaccines and more fiscal stimulus will offset the immediate challenge posed by the resurgent pandemic. Global gross domestic product will soar 5.5 per cent this year, faster than the 5.2 per cent projected in October, the fund said on Tuesday (Jan 26). It credited improvement in the US for much of the upgrade, which was offset by cuts to its predictions for the euro area and UK. Such an expansion would match 2007 as the best in four decades of data and follow an upwardly revised 3. per cent contraction last year, which would still be the worst peacetime decline since the Great Depression. The IMF projected a 4.2 per cent global expansion for 2022. "Much now depends on the outcome of this race between a mutating virus and vaccines to end the pandemic, and on the ability of policies to provide effective support until that happens," IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath wrote in a blog post accompanying the World Economic Outlook. The fund sees major central banks holding their policy-rate settings through 2022, with financial conditions remain...

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Etsy shares jump on praise from Elon Musk after he buys gift for his dog

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Etsy shares jumped on Tuesday (Jan 26) after the e-commerce company earned praise from Elon Musk, the third time this month that the Tesla Inc. leader drove up a stock with the push of a social media button. "I kinda love Etsy," Tesla's chief executive officer wrote in a tweet. In a follow-up post, Mr Musk explained that he had "bought a hand knit wool Marvin the Martian helm (sic) for my dog" and posted a picture of it. Shares gained as much as 8.6 per cent and hit an intraday record. Etsy's jump comes after hoards of day traders have piled into hot stocks like GameStop and Express, causing both to soar since the beginning of the year. Musk is a favourite of many of those who exchange ideas on Reddit message boards. After US markets closed on Tuesday, Mr Musk weeted about gaming retailer GameStop and the Reddit message board that is behind the big push higher, and its shares jumped more than 50 per cent in after-hours trading. Earlier this month, Signal Advance skyrocketed after Mr Musk urged in a tweet for his followers to "use Signal." That spurred ticker confusion among traders who bought shares in the medical-device provider instead of the closely held n...

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GameStop market value soars past $13 billion after Elon Musk tweet

NEW YORK (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) - Amateur investors piled further into niche stocks on Tuesday (Jan 26), sending professional short sellers scrambling to cover losing bets, with GameStop skyrocketing for a fourth straight day, thanks in part to Elon Musk. GameStop surged 50 per cent in extended trade after Mr Musk tweeted “Gamestonk!!”, along with a link to Reddit’s Wallstreetbets stock trading discussion group, where supporters affectionately refer to the Tesla CEO as “Papa Musk.” “Stonks” is a tongue-in-cheek term for stocks widely used on social media. Thanks to the gain, GameStop’s market value flew past the US$10 billion (S$13.2 billion) mark, after staring the year at US$1.2 billion. It is now worth more than 10 per cent of S&P 500 stocks including American Airlines Group and Under Armour. GameStop’s after-hours surge added to a 93 per cent jump during Tuesday’s roller coaster trading session, with the videogame retailer’s stock propelled by traders on Wallstreetbets, many of them buying volatile call options. The share spikes of the last few days are raising questions about potential regulatory clampdowns from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Such volatile tra...

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Ant IPO could resume once issues resolved: China’s central bank

BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) - Ant Group could resume its plans for an initial public offering once problems are resolved, China's central bank chief said, offering some relief to global investors seeking signs on what the future holds for the world's largest fintech giant. People's Bank of China Governor Yi Gang said relevant agencies are still investigating issues related to monopolies at Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma's Ant Group, adding that the matters were "complicated" and some risks were related to consumer privacy. To resolve the problems, regulators need a clear legal framework, Mr Yi said on a panel at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday (Jan 26). "I would say that this is a process and also once the problem solved, it will go back to the track to continue consideration according to law," Mr Yi said in English. Chinese regulators are asking Ant to work on a timetable to overhaul its business after abruptly halting its US$35 billion (S$46.4 billion) IPO in November. The fate of Mr Ma's sprawling fintech empire remains uncertain after China issued a slew of draft rules that threatened to curb growth for some of Ant's most lucrative businesses. The message from Mr Yi is the latest sign...

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Solargram Farms Announces Approval and Receipt of Health Canada Sales and Processing License and Captiva Verde Land Corp Added to Psychedelic Index

Vancouver, BC, Jan 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Captiva Verde Land Corp. (CSE: PWR) (the "Company"), is excited to announce that Solargram Farms Corporation ("Solargram"), a holder of a Canadian Federal Health Canada License to cultivate, test, harvest and sell cannabis, has now additionally been approved for a Canadian Federal Health Canada Sales and Processing License.Health Canada Sales and Processing License ApprovalImmediately following the large outdoor Solargram harvest on October 30, 2020, Solargram, with its cannabis consultant Deloitte, submitted its sales and processing license application to Health Canada for review. The processing and sales licensing application is a rigorous, multi-phased acceptance process that enables Solargram to monetize selling and distributing its authorized products into provincially run, Canadian retail distribution networks. Solargram has now received its Canadian Federal Sales and Processing License, all within the early first quarter of 2021 as anticipated.Solargram is in negotiations with several Canadian Crown Provincial wholesalers as well as with strategically selected Licensed Producers across Canada in preparation for sales production ...

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Las Vegas Sands hands reins to Robert Goldstein after Sheldon Adelson’s death

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Las Vegas Sands, owner of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, named acting chief executive officer Robert Goldstein as permanent CEO following the death of Sheldon Adelson, founder of the casino empire. Mr Goldstein, 65, will assume the role of chairman as well, Sands said on Tuesday (Jan 27). The company also promoted two longtime executives: Patrick Dumont, previously executive vice president and finance chief, was named president and chief operating officer. Randy Hyzak was promoted to succeed him as CFO. The appointments were triggered by the death of Mr Adelson, 87, earlier this month from complications of cancer. Mr Adelson earlier took leave from his posts atop the company for treatment. The company remains firmly in the hands of its founding family, with Miriam Adelson, Sheldon's widow, controlling the bulk of the family's 57 per cent stake in the company. Mr Dumont, who has been with the company since 2010, is her son-in-law. Mr Goldstein joined the company in 1995, while Mr Hyzak came aboard in 2016 as chief accounting officer. Like other casino operators, Sands has been hobbled by the global coronavirus pandemic. It's expected to report a 63 per cent dr...